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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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